How much weight can a heavy duty pipe storage system hold? Capacity is quoted per arm at a defined load centre, and per column for the total. A headline tonnage without a load centre is not a number you can design a floor around.
Can one rack hold pipes and square bar together? Yes. Mixed stock is normal. Arm spacing, end stops and tier heights are set per level so each suits what sits on it.
Do I need an overhead crane? Cantilever racks are designed for overhead loading with a clear vertical drop. Forklift access to the face works, but it is slower and risks impact damage to arms and stock.
Is a roll-out version worth the extra cost? If you pick more than one size per shift, yes. Payback comes from machine uptime and less material damage, not from the steel price.
How many arms does a 6-metre pipe need? Three per tier is the practical standard for precision stock. Two arms work for short, stiff sections and light bundles where some sag is acceptable.
Can a 6-metre rack fit a standard shipping container? Yes, when columns are supplied in bolted sections. Fully welded 6.5-metre frames need flat-rack or break-bulk freight, which adds cost and lead time.
What aisle width does the crane need? Enough for the hook block to pass and the bundle to swing clear — usually 1.5 to 2.5 metres in front of the extended tier, measured against your actual hook block.
Will one tier hold a full mill bundle? That depends on the bundle weight and the arm load centre. Send both to Herochu with the stock list and the tier rating is calculated rather than assumed.
